Removing BB Plug Wires
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Removing BB Plug Wires
BB owners, I need recommendations for how to remove the plug wires without damaging the boot.
If you still have the plug shields you know that you can't get a removal tool in there.
I didn't use dielectric grease when I installed them so I intend to make up for that but I already had to replace the first boot I tried to remove.
cc
If you still have the plug shields you know that you can't get a removal tool in there.
I didn't use dielectric grease when I installed them so I intend to make up for that but I already had to replace the first boot I tried to remove.
cc
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I'm using Accel wires and have no problem removing them. #1 spark plug is a biatch to tighten though.
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St. Jude Donor '09
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I used to have a a thin metal remover that was like that on the end but it was only about 5 inches long and curled into a finger loop but it has grown legs.
Looks like it might be kinda tough to get into a few places like #2 and #4 because of the A/C compressor but it beats tearing the boots up.
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A few of them are much easier to get at from underneath the car.
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